P&P LIVE! 2017 review Another new two head machine, the Diamond, could be seen on
the Hobkirk stand. This 25 needle bridge machine joins the established single head version. On the Your Embroidery Services Ltd stand the latest models
from the SWF stable were on show but the more unusual models on this stand was the Ricoma wide field machine. In truth it is not the machine but the extra wide EW4814 device. This effectively supplies the machine with the biggest embroidery area in the business (for this style of machine) at 1200x350mm. While other machine users may have to buy specific machines to access certain markets, Ricoma users simply add this device. Fitting Ricoma six, 12 and 15 needle single head machines the table comes with extra support legs and open up markets such as table runners, banner, blankets, mattress borders, saris etc. As previously mentioned multi-head machines were certainly in evidence at the show and in more guises than on one the Midwest stand. The HCR3 1512 comes with a full management system that can be controlled from most mobile devises and has a lower speed ramp enabling it to sew 4mm stitches at 1000spm.
Autotac from Screentech Design The Ricoma wide field machine on the YES Ltd
Screen printing They say that the best ideas are the simplest and this certainly applies to the Autotac from Screentech Design. A simple problem is solved using a simple solution with, albeit, some fancy engineering. As the name suggests this machine applies spray glue easily, accurately and safely. Consisting of a motorised cradle, which takes a standard aerosol can, a hood and a filter the Autotac coats the screen print platen at the push of a button. Because of the enclosed system this makes the process more environmentally friendly and this is carried through with both the hood and the filter being made from cardboard and, therefore, completely recyclable. Once the platen has been sprayed a vacuum fan extracts the residue with the airborne particles being caught in the filter and the gas exhausted through a vent – ingenious. EXILE had also, as usual, been busy. Last year you may remember the Spyder being launched and this has gone from strength to strength with a bespoke model now available for MHM machines utilising the pin registration system. This year the company has come up with an exposure cabinet that is also a table. Nicknamed the Grill Pan that is exactly what it look like. Basically it is a table with the exposure unit mounted horizontally underneath. When combined with the FREEStyler DTS, which sits on top, you have a screen exposure system that takes up no more room than the table. On the Dalesway stand the Little Red dryer was being demonstrating. What sets this apart in the size of the belt which is extremely short. This can be used because, by using a focusing system for the lamps, they can deliver up to twice as much output
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shortening the time spent in the tunnel. The actual drying unit forms a bridge across the belt and this can be removed and used across another belt. Much of what was on offer for screen printers was aimed at the larger print shop but Pyramid ensured that the small or start-up printer was not forgotten. With a host of products from the Workhorse range it would have been possible to start a print business there and then. The Odyssey for instance is a table top single station four colour manual machine that wonʼt break anyoneʼs bank and it comes with micro registration on each head. Pyramid was also showing the Lumitron a horizontal screen exposure system. This has 1700 LEDs giving a consistent light across the bed and come complete with a stand. Apart from the capital equipment catalogue this company also offers a wide range of competitively priced consumables including inks.
Other goodies Apart from the items mentioned in this article there were a couple of other goodies that I think are worth a mention. On the Hybrid Services stand the latest version of the Mimaki printer, the UJF-6042 MkII has moved away from the traditional print head X/Y movement and settled for a system where the print head moves on the X axis while the print bed moves on the Y axis. This makes for a smoother operation resulting in lower resolution prints without any loss of quality. The Kebab option, used for printing bottles etc, has been widened and now prints eight times faster than the original with ink costs reduced by over 60%. Finally Your Embroidery Services Ltd was showing for the first
time the Spangle Elite. The size of an office laser printer this makes attaching spangles quick and easy and offers the garment decorator an extra service to offer their customers as well as an extra income stream for their business. This type of decoration stands well on its own but, as was seen at the show, also works well when combined with embroidery or direct to garment printing. As you can see, this yearʼs show wasnʼt short of new and innovative products. This type of development isnʼt applied to products serving a struggling industry. It was clear to see that the garment decoration industry is in good condition. The level of invention being shown keeps it fresh and thriving and sets 2017 off to a good start. Canʼt wait for next year!
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